Clématisse Patterns - Livia Shirt (French & English Instructions)

About the Livia Shirt

The Livia shirt pattern plays with volume and seamlines, adding points of difference to the traditional shirt design.  Its generous batwing sleeve gives it a lovely fluidity, while its angled seam lines on the front and back, with a crossover effect, help structure and give the design its full personality.

These seam lines are perfect for playing with stripes, creating graphic effects, or inserting a contrasting piping to highlight the lines and elevate the silhouette.

Livia also offers two options for the button placket:
- a version with hidden buttons, for a cleaner, decidedly smart look
- a version with visible buttons, ideal for showcasing pretty buttons and adding an extra touch of character.

General Notes: 

• Instructions are in French and English
• Pointrine (cm) means Chest Measurement in cm; Tour de Taille en cm (au niveau le plus creux) means Waist Measurement in cm (at the smallest point); Bassin (cm) au point le plus fort des fesses means Hip measurement as the widest point.
• All technical drawings are in black and white and are very clear
• Pattern Pieces have English & French names & instructions (eg. Grainline, Pocket Placement, Cut Fabric x 2 etc.)
• Seam Allowances included + no overlapping pieces
• There is a Clématisse YouTube Channel where you can find a video tutorial.  The commentary is in French, but you can turn on the translation feature.  In reality, you probably will be fine by just watching the process. 

Cloth Edit is a proud stockist of Clématisse Patterns.  Clématisse is a French Indie Sewing Pattern Brand for seamstresses who love romantic silhouettes, and little details that will make your handmade wardrobe unique.  

The Fabric

Select non-stretch wovens such as broderie anglaise, linen, Tencel, poplin, viscose, double gauze, chambray etc.   

Yardage for sizes 34 to 52

Notions

-Iron-on: 40cm X 90cm

- 9 buttons 10-12mm

Sizing

The pattern size range is 34 to 52 (European). 

Level of Difficulty

Clématisse do not offer a level of difficulty rating.